Because of a great love, one is courageous.

About Laozi

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Laozi (variously spelled; , low-TSUH; Chinese: 老子; pinyin: Lǎozǐ) is the name traditionally given to an ancient Chinese philosopher, also identified as Li Er or Lao Dan, who is regarded as the author or originating teacher associated with the Tao Te Ching (Pinyin: Dào Dé Jīng), one of the foundational...

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Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.

The leader shows that style is no substitute for substance, that creating an impression is more potent than acting from one's center.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: We did it ourselves.

Those who justify themselves do not convince. To know truth one must get rid of knowledge; nothing is more powerful and creative than emptiness.

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If we long for our planet to be important, there is something we can do about it. We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers.

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